It seems that Hollywood is starting to catch on to what many viewers already know: Some of the best shows on TV are not on a network; they're streaming over your internet connection. Shows such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black from Netflix have been capturing people's imagination for years, although major awards have often eluded them. But in the first months of 2015, one announcement after another pointed toward a sort of streaming content renaissance.

Elsevier Launches Scival Spotlight

Elsevier, a publisher of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the launch of SciVal Spotlight, a customized web-based tool that offers institutions a unique multidisciplinary perspective of research performance to evaluate, establish and execute more informed research strategies. SciVal Spotlight uses a visualization technique to produce customized maps that provide graphical views of an institution’s performance over time and across scientific fields, focusing on specific topical areas. The tool is designed to help academic decision-makers optimize funding allocations and enhance hiring and collaboration decisions.